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Ill-Timed Explosion
Price history
Ill-Timed Explosion price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.33.
Ill-Timed Explosion Price Summary
Ill-Timed Explosion's current headline price is $0.33.
Ill-Timed Explosion Printings & Prices
Ill-Timed Explosion has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and extended art treatments.
All finishes
Sell Ill-Timed Explosion: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PMKM #207p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MKM #416 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MKM #416 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PMKM #207p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MKM #207 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PMKM #207s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MKM #416 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MKM #416 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MKM #207 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ill-Timed Explosion Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Draw two cards. Then you may discard two cards. When you do, Ill-Timed Explosion deals X damage to each creature, where X is the greatest mana value among cards discarded this way.
Ill-Timed Explosion is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Ill-Timed Explosion Rulings
- Feb 2, 2024 If a card discarded this way has {X} in its mana cost, X is 0.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ill-Timed Explosion has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKM #207 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| PMKM #207p | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | — | — |
| MKM #416 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — |
| PMKM #207s | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — |
| PMKM #207p | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | — | — |
| MKM #207 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| MKM #416 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — |
PMKM #207p Ill-Timed Explosion in Commander
Ill-Timed Explosion is the #8,186 most-played card on EDHREC, down 94 places over the last 30 days.
Ill-Timed Explosion FAQ
How much is Ill-Timed Explosion worth?
Ill-Timed Explosion is worth about $0.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Ill-Timed Explosion legal in Commander?
Yes — Ill-Timed Explosion is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Ill-Timed Explosion been reprinted?
Yes — Ill-Timed Explosion has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ill-Timed Explosion cheap?
Ill-Timed Explosion trades at about $0.33 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,186 on EDHREC).